First Look – 2018/2019 Srixon Z-Series Drivers

Five new Srixon drivers have found their way to the USGA’s Conforming list, though it’s unlikely that all of them will make it to retail. Srixon’s current models, the Z765 and 2017 Most Wanted Winning Z565 were released nearly 2-years ago, so new models aren’t unexpected. It’s also true that Srixon has aggressively prototyped in the past, so it’s not particularly surprising that initial model count is high. My guess is that no more than three make it to store shelves.

The Z585 and Z785 are virtual locks for retail. If the past is any indicator of the future, the Z585 will be the higher launch, more forgiving option with a full or even oversized footprint.

The Z785 will likely be regarded as a lower spinning option for better players, though the existence of 3 other models leaves the door open for the standard 785 to be comparatively more forgiving (and less compact) than the Z765.

The Z585 and Z 785 are joined on the USGA list by a Z785 Tour, Z785 Tour LS, and Z785 Tour FL. While discerning relative scale from USGA photos is a dicey proposition at best, the pictures suggest the Tour models may more compact than the non-Tour Z785.

If tradition holds, the Tour models likely offer lower launch and spin, a more open face, and potentially, a flatter lie angle. It’s a reasonable assumption that the LS is Tour LS stands for low spin; no further explanation necessary. The Tour FL is a bit of a mystery, but we’re leaning towards FL standing for Flat Lie as less upright models are often preferred by tour pros and better players. Admittedly, that’s just a guess.

While it’s possible that all three tour models are legitimately tour only, it’s at least possible that one of the three will make it to retail. I’d wager the three tour models are reasonably similar and that Srixon is working with its tour staff to determine which of the three best produces the desired launch characteristics.

All of the drivers on the list feature Srixon’s adjustable hosel. Each features a single removable weight which is almost certainly for swing weight purposes. We expect that Srixon will again make alternative weights available.

The new Z series is expected to launch later this year. We don’t expect much more in the way of details until then.